Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? returns for new series tonight

A new series of Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? starts tonight at 9pm on Comedy Central UK, bringing one of the internet’s most popular discussion topics to the small screen.

Joining Jimmy for a fresh round of outrageous real-life confessions are comedians GK Barry and Jamali Maddix, as members of the public share some truly jaw-dropping stories and ask the panel to pass judgement.

Among tonight’s revelations is a woman who lied about a dog’s ashes, while another contributor believes they are the reincarnation of Princess Diana. Needless to say, there should be plenty for Jimmy and his fellow comedians to get their teeth into.

What is Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? about?

The eight-part series, devised and produced by Tuesday’s Child for Comedy Central UK, takes inspiration from one of Reddit’s best-known online communities.

The original Am I The A**hole? (AITA) subreddit has become a hugely popular destination for people looking for an outside opinion on arguments, disagreements and questionable behaviour.

With 24 million people worldwide in the online community, r/amithea**hole has been the go-to place since 2013 for people wanting strangers to settle their disputes and decide whether they have crossed the line.

Now, the concept is getting a television makeover, with Jimmy Carr taking charge of proceedings.

Each episode will see members of the public appear before Jimmy and a panel of two comedians to share their personal dilemmas and ask the all-important question: are they the a**hole?

The stories will cover everything from explosive relationship disputes and family disagreements to petty arguments and behaviour guaranteed to divide opinion.

The panel will offer its verdict, but Jimmy will have the final say, ensuring every guest leaves knowing where they stand.

What happens in Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? tonight?

The new series kicks off with Jimmy Carr, GK Barry and Jamali Maddix returning to the familiar territory of judging other people’s questionable decisions.

Tonight’s confessions promise to be particularly outrageous, with one woman admitting to lying about a dog’s ashes and another person claiming to be the reincarnation of Princess Diana.

The panel will have to decide whether the people involved are genuinely in the wrong or whether their actions are more understandable than they first appear.

With Jimmy’s trademark sharp tongue and the comedians bringing their own perspectives to the stories, viewers can expect plenty of uncomfortable revelations, unexpected opinions and brutally honest verdicts.

What has Jimmy Carr said about his new Comedy Central show?

Jimmy Carr is clearly embracing his unusual new role, although he admits there may be a rather obvious reason he was chosen to host the programme.

The comedian said: “Seems odd that anyone would ask me to host a show about aholes. I should be grateful, but I feel a little insulted. I guess I’m an ahole. Well, it takes an ahole to know an ahole so I’m the right man for the job. I’m very much looking forward to being Comedy Central’s Proctologist in Residence. There are an impressive number of a**holes in our country and they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve on national television.”

What have the producers said about Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole?

Steph Harris, Executive Producer at Tuesday’s Child, believes the format is a perfect fit for Comedy Central and promises plenty of uncomfortable moments.

She commented: “Am I the A*hole? is only a question you ask if you’re convinced you’re right in an argument, but will our guests get the answer they’re hoping for when they share awkward real-life scenarios with comedians who pull no punches in delivering judgements? Our new format has found the perfect home at Comedy Central, and the perfect host in the incomparable Jimmy Carr, and is guaranteed to deliver bucketloads of brutally honest, hilarious aholery.”

Iestyn Barker, Commissioner for Comedy Central UK, also welcomed Jimmy’s return to the channel.

He added: “We’re thrilled to have Jimmy Carr back on Comedy Central UK, in charge of sorting right from wrong in this hilarious and no-holds-barred show that will leave viewers open-mouthed with stories of ridiculous and questionable behaviour.”

Who makes Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole?

The eight-part series is produced by Tuesday’s Child and commissioned for Comedy Central UK by Luke Hales, SVP Content & Brand Strategy at MTV Entertainment Studios UK, Australia & Canada, and Iestyn Barker, VP Original Series & Development at MTV Entertainment Studios.

Executive producers are Steph Harris for Tuesday’s Child, Iestyn Barker for Comedy Central UK and Marc Beaulac, the creator of the original Am I The A**hole subreddit. Mia Cross serves as Series Producer.

The format rights are licensed globally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

What time is Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? on tonight?

Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole? starts tonight at 9pm on Comedy Central UK.

The eight-part comedy series brings together real-life confessions, controversial dilemmas and a panel of comedians who aren’t afraid to speak their minds.

With Jimmy Carr delivering the final verdict, alongside GK Barry and Jamali Maddix, the new show promises to turn some of the internet’s most outrageous arguments into must-watch television.

And with a confession involving a dog’s ashes and a claim to be Princess Diana’s reincarnation among tonight’s stories, viewers are certainly in for an interesting first episode.

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